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Meaning of shady
The primary meaning of the word "shady" is having a questionable or dubious character, or providing partial shade.
Etymology of shady
The word "shady" originated from the Old English word "scead" meaning shadow or shade, and the suffix "-y" which forms an adjective
Historically, the word "shady" initially referred to something that provides shade, but over time, it developed a secondary meaning related to moral ambiguity or dubiousness
Synonyms
suspicious
dubious
questionable
shady
uncertain
unreliable
untrustworthy
dishonest
deceitful
crooked
corrupt
disreputable
infamous
notorious
scandalous
seedy
seamy
sordid
unsavory
discreditable
dishonorable
unscrupulous
immoral
unethical
unprincipled
crafty
cunning
sneaky
sly
underhanded
Machiavellian
dodgy
fishy
murky
cloudy
opaque
ambiguous
equivocal
vague
obscure
shady
shifty
slippery
treacherous
perfidious
treasonous
faithless
false
fraudulent
spurious
counterfeit
bogus
fake
phony
pseudo
pretended
feigned
simulated
affected
artificial
insincere
hypocritical
Definitions
- Giving partial shade, especially in a way that is pleasant
- * (of a character or reputation) questionable or dubious
- * (of a business or activity) disreputable or of doubtful honesty
Usage Examples
- The park was a shady spot to relax and unwind on a hot summer day
- * The company's shady business practices led to a major scandal
- * The politician's shady past made it difficult for her to gain the public's trust
Antonyms
reputable
trustworthy
honest
reliable
credible
respectable
honorable
upright
virtuous
moral
ethical
principled
lawful
legitimate
authentic
genuine
real
true
transparent
clear
obvious
straightforward
sincere
genuine
heartfelt
wholehearted
unfeigned
unaffected
natural
spontaneous
open
aboveboard
straightforward
forthright
candid
frank
truthful
veracious